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Research Fellow in Public Health

University of Aberdeen - Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition

Location: Aberdeen
Salary: £35,333 to £38,592 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 26th January 2023
Closes: 9th February 2023
Job Ref: IHS132R

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Public Heath to join the Aberdeen Centre of Health Data Science, University of Aberdeen. You will join a team of staff and collaborators within ACHDS to lead the delivery of evidence reviews and analysis of unique large-scale electronic health record data sets, working across a number of innovative studies that focus on understanding the social and environmental determinants of health and wellbeing across the life course to inform interventions to improve health and reduce inequalities.

You will support the development and delivery of a cross-cutting knowledge–exchange programme including a series of public health seminars and workshops (3 per year) that will bring together health and social care practitioners across the NHS, Local Authorities and Third Sector with academics from a range of disciplines and methodologies focused on specific topics (e.g. healthy aging, adolescent mental health, child poverty).

We seek expertise in literature reviewing, public health and epidemiology to:

  • Carry out literature reviews and evidence synthesis to support translation of research into public health action and development of bids for research funding
  • Develop and deliver a portfolio of projects related to population health inequalities
  • Work with patients, public, and practitioners to understand, interpret and communicate with data in order to improve patient care/inform public health policy and practice.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 6,  £35,333 - £38,592 per annum, and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Shantini Paranjothy, Clinical Chair in Public Health

(shantini.paranjothy@abdn.ac.uk).

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa.  At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Rae, HR Adviser (e-mail: grant.rae@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number:  IHS132R

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 9 February 2023.

The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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